The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Seen it?2012 | 103 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Moonlight, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. Also nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 WGA Award. Plus 12 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $13 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Chbosky
- Logan LermanCharlie
- Emma WatsonSam
- Ezra MillerPatrick
- Mae WhitmanMary Elizabeth
- Kate WalshMother
- Dylan McDermottFather
- Melanie LynskeyAunt Helen
- Nina DobrevCandace
- Johnny SimmonsBrad
- Joan CusackDr. Burton